Diocesan News Notes
Monthly News and Information
News Notes
This information is updated on the first of every month.
Dates to Know
UNBOUND HEALING RETREAT at the Spiritual Life Center January 13-17, 2025 – Catholic Priests UNBOUND Retreat “The Church is a field hospital.” To more fully make our parishes a place where… Read More
Office of Worship
Jubilee Year 2025 Pilgrims of Hope – The 2025 Jubilee will officially open on December 24, at 7pm with a Mass presided over by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square.… Read More
Formation Office of Faith Formation
CGS Level II Clergy CourseA nationally-recognized course designed to certify Level II catechists offered exclusively for Catholic clergy or seminarians in formation. This will be the first of its kind… Read More
Offices of Evangelization + Discipleship + Stewardship and Leadership in Missionary Discipleship
Stewardship renewal – Follow-up phase resources can be found on our website: https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/stewardship/stewardship-renewal/ UPCOMING EVENTS and opportunities: Called & Gifted Retreat Friday, June 13 – Sunday, June 15, 2025, Spiritual… Read More
Programs
Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
Special Olympics of Kansas: Basketball Season for Wichita Saints Every Sunday from December 15 through the end of February from 5:00 to 6:30pm at the Downtown YMCA. Please use this… Read More
Pro-Life Activities
Office of Respect Life and Social Justice
First Saturday Rosary The First Saturday Rosary at Trust Women abortion facility (5107 E. Kellogg Dr.) will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, December 4. Project Rachel Ministry Project… Read More
Prayer for Priests
Office of Vicar for Priests
Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments. Help our priests to be strong in their… Read More
Seminarians
Vocations
Seminarian Installation to Acolyte and Lector As a way to highlight our continued need for vocations to the priesthood, educate the lay faithful, and allow the priests of our diocese,… Read More
Seminars & Retreats
Office of Marriage and Family Life
Catholic Grandparents Meeting – First Friday, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm St. Catherine of Siena All grandparents are welcome to come and pray for their grandchildren. Meet in the Adoration… Read More
Safe Environment Updates
Safe Environment Office
VIRTUS Monthly Bulletins – Instructions for Accessing Click here to access the VIRTUS website and log in to your account. Once you have logged in, click on the icon that… Read More
Nourish – Caregiving Support
Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
Office of Marriage and Family Life
Nourish – In Person Meetings A faith-based program designed to meet the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of family caregivers. Our Lady of Lourdes, Guadalupe Hall, Pittsburg: First Tuesday, 6:00… Read More